You're attending a tech conference, and a speaker mentions that JavaScript was initially met with skepticism because of its relation to a more established language. Which language are they referring to?
- Java
- C#
- Python
- Ruby
The skepticism surrounding JavaScript's name is due to its early association with Java. JavaScript was initially named "LiveScript" and was renamed to capitalize on Java's popularity. However, the two languages are quite different in terms of their usage and capabilities.
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